"Haha, General Fenwei? Marquis Wen? How can Lu Bu be fooled by just a little fame?"
Changyi, the administrative seat of Yanzhou.
A short man with a sharp mouth and monkey cheeks.
Looking at the intelligence information in front of him, he couldn't help but let out a long laugh.
This person is Cao Cao, the son of Taiwei Cao Song.
Taking advantage of the general trend of crusade against Dong Zhuo, Cao Cao quickly captured various places in Yanzhou.
Although his official position is not big, he is the real head of Yanzhou.
It can be seen from this point.
Cao Cao and Lu Bu's behavior styles are very different.
For the sake of reputation, Lu Bu could stay in dangerous Chang'an against his wishes.
But Cao Cao never cared about false fame.
He only values tangible benefits.
After laughing.
Cao Cao said to his counselor Cheng Yu:
"Li Jue and Guo Si are tigers and wolves. With them alone, Lu Bu can drink a pot, not to mention those fools who are good at making trouble in the court."
"Lu Bu's choice this time is 80% likely to get him into trouble."
Cheng Yushen nodded in agreement:
"From a military perspective, Lu Bu's choice was actually not wrong."
"The Bingzhou army can rely on the strong city walls and lay a barrier in front of them to resist the invasion of the remnants of Xiliang."
"With Lu Bu's courage and Zhang Liao and Gao Shun's ability to lead troops, there is still a great hope of holding Chang'an."
"It's just that they came from the military and don't understand how insidious and cunning the people who talk high in the court are."
"Since they can praise Lu Bu today to save their lives, they will naturally sell Lu Bu to Li Jue and Guo Si for the same reason tomorrow."
Cao Cao stretched out his hand and pointed at Cheng Yu:
"You can see clearly! If Lu Bu is half as smart as you, he will definitely be our army's formidable enemy in the future!"
"Let him, a fierce tiger, hurt each other with the two hungry wolves Li Jue and Guo Si. Our army can just hide in the dark and wait for the opportunity."
Cheng Yu nodded to express his understanding and whispered to Cao Cao:
"General Xiahou Dun has led an army to the west and is stationed on the border of Yanzhou."
"If there is an opportunity, news will be reported immediately. If there is no opportunity, our army will not suffer any losses."
Listening to Cheng Yu's words, Cao Cao had already decided on his strategy and tactics.
Just waiting for Lu Bu to fight with Li Jue and Guo Si.
When the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman benefits.
Keep things simple and get the maximum benefits at the minimum cost.
This is Cao Cao’s way of troubled times!
Footsteps sounded outside the hall.
Xun Yu, another counselor under Cao Cao, quickly walked into the hall.
Xun Yu, like Cheng Yu, was Cao Cao's confidant.
Together with the other two people, Zhicai and Guo Jia, they are also known as the four major plotters under Cao Cao.
Xun Yu walked up to Cao Cao and reported with a smile:
"Lord, the boss has sent someone to summon us. He is planning to leave Langya in half a month and come to Changyi to join the lord."
"Calculating the time the letter was delayed on the road, compared to the time the boss has already set off."
The old man Xun Yu mentioned refers to Cao Cao's father, Cao Song.
Before the crusade against Dong Zhuo, Cao Cao and Cao Song had an in-depth conversation.
He persuaded Cao Song to give up his official position as Taiwei.
With more than a hundred people in his family, young and old, they moved to Langya County.
In order to avoid the war caused by the princes of the eighteen towns attacking Dong Zhuo.
Now that Cao Cao has occupied Yanzhou, of course he must give his old father peace.
Let him return to Yanzhou from Langya to live.
The good news brought by Xun Yu made Cao Cao's lips curve up quickly:
"Today is a good day, good things come in pairs! Wen Ruo, inform Taishan County Sheriff Ying Shao and be prepared to welcome him."
"Ask him to send troops to escort along the way without any mistakes!"
Xun Yu responded with a smile:
"As commanded."
Thousands of miles away, Langya County.
With a smile on his face, Cao Song was supported by his favored concubine.
Boarded the carriage heading to Yanzhou.
My son Cao Cao is in the midst of his triumphant life, and he, as a father, has a bright face!
Behind Cao Song's carriage.
Hundreds of large trucks carrying goods followed in an endless stream.
What was shipped above was all the gold and silver that the Cao family had accumulated over the years.
The astonishing wealth of more than a hundred cars was the military salary prepared by Cao Song for Cao Cao.
It's enough to help Cao Cao's power reach a higher level!
Who doesn't want to see his son become stronger?
I hope my son will become a dragon.
Cao Song went through the market with great fanfare.
Cao Cao sent orders to various places, and soldiers and horses met him.
Word spread quickly.
When most people hear such news, they either envy Cao Song for giving birth to a good son.
Or he was jealous of Cao Cao's wealthy family.
But there are always some people with dirty minds and dark hearts.
From time to time you have to use your brain a little bit.
For example.
The non-staff personnel of the eighteen towns princes sharpened their heads and tried to get in. The person they met was the man who was a member of the Han Dynasty - Pingyuan Commander Liu Bei.
The plain was originally a tiny place.
It stands to reason that this rotten place is not qualified to occupy a place in the vast history.
Just because the person sitting in the position of Pingyuan County Magistrate now is Liu Bei.
That's why Pingyuan is often mentioned by people.
After all, he participated in the alliance's discussion of the board of directors.
After all, with two sworn brothers, "Three Heroes Fight Lu Bu" in front of Hulao Pass.
After all, he had contributed to the coalition of princes.
Despite this "power", no matter how you look at it, it seems a bit unruly.
However, in order to cover up their own incompetence, the princes of the Eighteen Towns excessively whitewashed and beautified the matter.
In addition, Liu Bei openly and secretly boasted about his noble birth.
Try your best to put gold on your face.
Therefore, Liu Bei's reputation has increased somewhat.
After returning to Pingyuan County.
Liu Bei could not annex prefectures and counties like Yuan Shu and Cao Cao, but he was not idle either.
The number of troops under his command slowly increased to more than 10,000 people.
This is almost impossible for a small county magistrate to do.
But Liu Bei did it.
With troops and horses in hand, Liu Bei's ambition grew crazily with the increase of troops and horses.
I am no longer satisfied with living in a small plain county.
The outside world is so big, Liu Bei expressed his desire to go out and see.
For example, Xuzhou in the south of Pingyuan County is a good Feng Shui treasure land!
"Yun Chang, go quickly and invite Mr. Gongtai. I have something to ask him!"
Liu Bei urgently urged Guan Yu beside him.
Guan Yu agreed and then stood up.
Tall and strong!
When he stood, it was like there was an extra iron tower in the room.
It blocked all the sunlight coming through the window.
He has red phoenix eyes, lying silkworm eyebrows, a face as heavy as a jujube, and a beard more than one foot long under his chin.
Such a majestic figure, such a majestic appearance.
Who is not confused after reading this?
Liu Bei was able to sneak into the position of county magistrate by selling straw sandals.
Guan Yu and Zhang Fei are indispensable!
Without these two brothers, they would accompany Liu Bei in life and death and eliminate all difficulties for Liu Bei.
It is estimated that Liu Bei has been unable to survive for a long time.
Maybe he was carrying a backpack and selling his straw sandals somewhere.
